don't you just hate someone who interfers with everything you do? well, i do. I'm having a hard time understanding the kind of life they lead. is it so difficult to just mind your own business so every one can get through with their lives? so everybody happy?
people get too emotional at times- i do too - but not to the point that you'll get everyone involved in your own ideal life- like it's the end of the world?!!
i just hope people can respect that when you don't want to talk to them, then it only means you don't want to talk to them. when you get an unaswered call, it only means it is unanswered. doesn't necessarily mean that you'll get a call back. when things are just simple for other people to comprehend, they make things too complicated for everyone else!
what else do they want?!!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
under the same sun...
Since Thursday, I haven't been well. Caught the fever and the flu..and over the weekend, I spent my time in bed most of the time watching telly. I took medicines to ease the pain yet I'm not really sure if its helping at all. Drinking heaps of water as well as my regular vitamins.
Must have been the change of weather. Well, winter is already over here in dxb and so we welcome the scorching summer now. And this must be the reason why I'm feeling under the weather.
I should have been to work today but chose not to. Don't really wanna push it. Rather have myself all recuperated before dealing with all the stress again.
Might face the manic monday tomorrow...
Must have been the change of weather. Well, winter is already over here in dxb and so we welcome the scorching summer now. And this must be the reason why I'm feeling under the weather.
I should have been to work today but chose not to. Don't really wanna push it. Rather have myself all recuperated before dealing with all the stress again.
Might face the manic monday tomorrow...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
C14
Among the four of us, 2 knows how to drive, 1 attempted to learn to get a license and 1 is deciding on whether to learn to drive to get a license yet no one has a car! If you ask us why, we all got different reasons of course...Somehow we got used to with taking public transportation in dxb i.e. taxis, abras and the most important of all, the bus! Few more years and will be able to get to ride the "metro" then hopefully, will get back to the saying, "everything in dxb takes 20 mins tops" ... I'm crossing my fingers for it!
For the past few weeks though, I'm a regular C14 passenger. From Karama to Deira, it only takes you about half an hour to travel compare to from before when take bus # 3 and you'll get home in 2 hours as it loads and unloads passengers at every bus stop! You might even get a migraine at the amount of travel time you have!
But very thankful to RTA (Road Transport Authority) as they have despatched these new buses and routes so most passengers don't have to worry getting to their destinations on time. And with the volume of this buses, there's always a seat or two available for your worry-free trip.
And what's even better, you only have to pay 2 dirhams for a fare! Ain't that practical for us?
Will wait for the "metro" soon... let's see how that goes...
For the past few weeks though, I'm a regular C14 passenger. From Karama to Deira, it only takes you about half an hour to travel compare to from before when take bus # 3 and you'll get home in 2 hours as it loads and unloads passengers at every bus stop! You might even get a migraine at the amount of travel time you have!
But very thankful to RTA (Road Transport Authority) as they have despatched these new buses and routes so most passengers don't have to worry getting to their destinations on time. And with the volume of this buses, there's always a seat or two available for your worry-free trip.
And what's even better, you only have to pay 2 dirhams for a fare! Ain't that practical for us?
Will wait for the "metro" soon... let's see how that goes...
got game?
Today, I have witnessed, not gruesome nor bloody, bout of two men involved in one particular business. I have seen them as friends start it all together, agreed on terms through verbal and paper but as what we all know, when it comes to business, money is always the biggest issue!
It has become apparent the saying, "when money talks, everybody listens". It's sad when two friends fall apart when it comes to money but at the end of the day, we should all learn to study the ethics of business- who makes the decision? the share of the profit? which aspect of the business is gaining and losing at the same time? There are lots of things to consider and for partners like them, I guess they just both need to compromise. Not like kids arguing every single thing and no one even seem to want to listen to each other.
It's a big world out there and everybody seems to be in the game... but if you think that even your friend or your partner is a competition then you got a problem. After all, we're all players in the game. Its best to concentrate on your tactics to make the goal rather than blaming a team mate for missing to hit one.
Hate the game, not the players...
It has become apparent the saying, "when money talks, everybody listens". It's sad when two friends fall apart when it comes to money but at the end of the day, we should all learn to study the ethics of business- who makes the decision? the share of the profit? which aspect of the business is gaining and losing at the same time? There are lots of things to consider and for partners like them, I guess they just both need to compromise. Not like kids arguing every single thing and no one even seem to want to listen to each other.
It's a big world out there and everybody seems to be in the game... but if you think that even your friend or your partner is a competition then you got a problem. After all, we're all players in the game. Its best to concentrate on your tactics to make the goal rather than blaming a team mate for missing to hit one.
Hate the game, not the players...
Saturday, February 28, 2009
keane
"The only permanent thing in this world is change..."
Haven't been in touch with the blogs lately...been really busy with work and stuff. Sorting out everything with two hands yet having a hard time which one to deal first... with work and stuff in between, its manic...after all, I only have two hands and there is only so much I can do...
Did you ever come to a point where you see constant change? People come and go? Business closes down and another opening up? Getting fired from a job then finding a better one? Kids growing up and parents finding hard time educating them? A friend growing his hair long and getting a fat belly?...You see a lot of these changes and yet have you asked yourself if you have made changes in your life so far?
A pretty tricky question but unfortunately sometimes, its very hard to answer. You can say that you have changed growing or losing a few pounds in the last months but that's not really change is it? Physically yes...but mentally and emotionally, have you gone mature tackling things? That's another question..
Everything changes in this world and we all have to realize that... I've come to terms with it as I go along the way, sometimes its hard to adapt and comprehend but I have to, one way or another...and no matter how much we stay in one place, we are still on shaky grounds...
Yes, the only constant thing in this world is change... we just have to move along with it...
After all, we don't want to be stuck in the middle, do we?
Haven't been in touch with the blogs lately...been really busy with work and stuff. Sorting out everything with two hands yet having a hard time which one to deal first... with work and stuff in between, its manic...after all, I only have two hands and there is only so much I can do...
Did you ever come to a point where you see constant change? People come and go? Business closes down and another opening up? Getting fired from a job then finding a better one? Kids growing up and parents finding hard time educating them? A friend growing his hair long and getting a fat belly?...You see a lot of these changes and yet have you asked yourself if you have made changes in your life so far?
A pretty tricky question but unfortunately sometimes, its very hard to answer. You can say that you have changed growing or losing a few pounds in the last months but that's not really change is it? Physically yes...but mentally and emotionally, have you gone mature tackling things? That's another question..
Everything changes in this world and we all have to realize that... I've come to terms with it as I go along the way, sometimes its hard to adapt and comprehend but I have to, one way or another...and no matter how much we stay in one place, we are still on shaky grounds...
Yes, the only constant thing in this world is change... we just have to move along with it...
After all, we don't want to be stuck in the middle, do we?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
crunch...crunchier...crunchiest...
This morning while I was reading my morning paper on the web, few bits and pieces of news here and there, gains and losses in the stock market, a rapper feels remorse for attacking a woman and the biggest concern for all is the current economic situation. Sadly all over the world, we have heard thousands of lay offs and sudden closure of establishments and companies. It's not at all walk in the park anymore. People still need to survive this credit crunch...and how do you think we're getting on?
Probably at this time, many must have been cutting costs on everything. If you're used to splurging on every little thing, then you must be feeling the crunch by now- cutting down on your shopping sprees but unless you're a son or a daughter of the rich and famous, then you're on the exempt. But for middle class peeps, its really hard these days.
Some maybe feeling a bit depressed as they lost their jobs. Some are even thinking of going back to their motherland and give up their desert dreams. Some are still waiting for something good to happen. Some are just plainly being a bum.
For us, we're hanging on ...even if sometimes we feel we're already on the edge...
Tough times...Tough breaks...
Probably at this time, many must have been cutting costs on everything. If you're used to splurging on every little thing, then you must be feeling the crunch by now- cutting down on your shopping sprees but unless you're a son or a daughter of the rich and famous, then you're on the exempt. But for middle class peeps, its really hard these days.
Some maybe feeling a bit depressed as they lost their jobs. Some are even thinking of going back to their motherland and give up their desert dreams. Some are still waiting for something good to happen. Some are just plainly being a bum.
For us, we're hanging on ...even if sometimes we feel we're already on the edge...
Tough times...Tough breaks...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
filler....killer...
Amidst a place of serenity
As I watch beyond the horizon
Thoughts of bliss pass my mind
Its another day that has gone by…
I look high above
To see the forlorn moon
Wondering if there was something
This dark night can offer…
I ask myself to this day
Why do I feel so fray?
When I’ve got all I have
And have nothing more to ask for…
I stumbled down
Laid my feet on the ground
At the stops and turns
I finally knew….
masakit na pala tyan ko...
tawag na ako ni Tiyo Doro...
As I watch beyond the horizon
Thoughts of bliss pass my mind
Its another day that has gone by…
I look high above
To see the forlorn moon
Wondering if there was something
This dark night can offer…
I ask myself to this day
Why do I feel so fray?
When I’ve got all I have
And have nothing more to ask for…
I stumbled down
Laid my feet on the ground
At the stops and turns
I finally knew….
masakit na pala tyan ko...
tawag na ako ni Tiyo Doro...
Random thoughts for a Red Alert day
“I know its crazy, but its true”
“Get ready for my coming”
“I love you and I will tell you everyday…”
“Forever ever…forever ever…forever ever??….” (with matching tilting of the head on the side from a tune of Kanye‘s Diamonds are forever)
“Nothing really changed… nothing…” (really?)
“You think you know, but you have no idea”
“ish my life, ish now or never” (from the song It’s my life by bonjovi)
“Wizz”
“Greggs, Dans and Normans…boys night out”
“This is my church…this is where I heal my hurts” (from a Faithless song)
“You asked me what was wrong…. And I answered, everything!”
“I’m the songbird of my generation”
“He’s the Godfather!”
“Red bull? You like red bull?..I tried Red bull and I liked red bull…red bull is good!! (from Yes Man)
“OMG!”
“Every time I see her, my world stops” (heavy!)
“Is that your final answer?!” (You know from which game show this is, don’t you?)
“Baby….I’m a faggot” (oh please!)
Oh yes, it’s the day of the cupid as its aiming the hearts of all the lovers around the world. Spreading all the love and painting the town red… In Dxb, there are a lot of couple I know who will be celebrating the night in the warm lighting…
A few I may suggest to celebrate this love day in the city…
- Dinner at a fancy resto…. If you have budget, take her to Hilton Creek and dine at Vierre…Gordon Ramsey’s popular fine dining restaurant… kung wala naman, either take her to Chili’s or TGI Friday’s… pero kung gipit ka talaga ngayon, buy 2 shawarmas and chais lang ok na… tipid pa diba?
- Watch a movie…. Ok medyo tricky… as there a not much good movies around… but if you still insist in watching but would want to save a dirham or two, well, try calling your suking “Kippin DVD ten dirham” so you can choose various bootleg titles… tipid ka dito, just make sure your dvd player plays “pekeng” dvds..
- Buy her a flower…. Kahit isa lang ok na…. thought counts ba! 7 dirhams one rose sa may Al Maya… if you want the thought to come across, buy 3... 21 Dirhams lang, nakapag I love you ka na!
- Chocolates…. Ok cliché na nga rin talaga ito pati flowers, pero girls like chocolates… ang mahal na Ferrero kahit 16 pcs, ok na sa kanya yun…however, may Kinder na 1 dirham lang… masarap pa!
- A walk around memory lane… you can take her to Al Rigga Road and have a glimpse of the busy street.. As in busy coz of the construction of Dxb Metro around…
- Or if you’re girl is a party goer, you might as well take her to Chikka Grill, Regent, Ratsky or Delmon… there are a lot of Pinoy bands to watch so you can enjoy a pitcher of draft and you’re good to go…
- Abra adventure,,,, eto one dirham lang ang pasahe na sa Bur Dxb ka na in 10 minutes… well, why not?
I can still add more stuff but make it cheap or expensive treat, short or long, tall and stout, it does not really matter, as long as you’re together with your hubby having a fantastic time..
Whatever...
“Get ready for my coming”
“I love you and I will tell you everyday…”
“Forever ever…forever ever…forever ever??….” (with matching tilting of the head on the side from a tune of Kanye‘s Diamonds are forever)
“Nothing really changed… nothing…” (really?)
“You think you know, but you have no idea”
“ish my life, ish now or never” (from the song It’s my life by bonjovi)
“Wizz”
“Greggs, Dans and Normans…boys night out”
“This is my church…this is where I heal my hurts” (from a Faithless song)
“You asked me what was wrong…. And I answered, everything!”
“I’m the songbird of my generation”
“He’s the Godfather!”
“Red bull? You like red bull?..I tried Red bull and I liked red bull…red bull is good!! (from Yes Man)
“OMG!”
“Every time I see her, my world stops” (heavy!)
“Is that your final answer?!” (You know from which game show this is, don’t you?)
“Baby….I’m a faggot” (oh please!)
Oh yes, it’s the day of the cupid as its aiming the hearts of all the lovers around the world. Spreading all the love and painting the town red… In Dxb, there are a lot of couple I know who will be celebrating the night in the warm lighting…
A few I may suggest to celebrate this love day in the city…
- Dinner at a fancy resto…. If you have budget, take her to Hilton Creek and dine at Vierre…Gordon Ramsey’s popular fine dining restaurant… kung wala naman, either take her to Chili’s or TGI Friday’s… pero kung gipit ka talaga ngayon, buy 2 shawarmas and chais lang ok na… tipid pa diba?
- Watch a movie…. Ok medyo tricky… as there a not much good movies around… but if you still insist in watching but would want to save a dirham or two, well, try calling your suking “Kippin DVD ten dirham” so you can choose various bootleg titles… tipid ka dito, just make sure your dvd player plays “pekeng” dvds..
- Buy her a flower…. Kahit isa lang ok na…. thought counts ba! 7 dirhams one rose sa may Al Maya… if you want the thought to come across, buy 3... 21 Dirhams lang, nakapag I love you ka na!
- Chocolates…. Ok cliché na nga rin talaga ito pati flowers, pero girls like chocolates… ang mahal na Ferrero kahit 16 pcs, ok na sa kanya yun…however, may Kinder na 1 dirham lang… masarap pa!
- A walk around memory lane… you can take her to Al Rigga Road and have a glimpse of the busy street.. As in busy coz of the construction of Dxb Metro around…
- Or if you’re girl is a party goer, you might as well take her to Chikka Grill, Regent, Ratsky or Delmon… there are a lot of Pinoy bands to watch so you can enjoy a pitcher of draft and you’re good to go…
- Abra adventure,,,, eto one dirham lang ang pasahe na sa Bur Dxb ka na in 10 minutes… well, why not?
I can still add more stuff but make it cheap or expensive treat, short or long, tall and stout, it does not really matter, as long as you’re together with your hubby having a fantastic time..
Whatever...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
shimizu
I just found out that one of my friends got laid off from work here in DXB. Sad tale but that’s reality, we are all in a bunch of boxes full of chocolates and we don’t know if were ready to be eaten or not.
Life goes on for one of these friends of mine; thank God being optimistic was one of his attributes. I can honestly say he will find again another job, he has to, and he has no way to go but sort out the highway and find comfort in being employed again.
He is a part of the recession muddled employment sector in this side of town.
Whose next? We will never know….
Life goes on for one of these friends of mine; thank God being optimistic was one of his attributes. I can honestly say he will find again another job, he has to, and he has no way to go but sort out the highway and find comfort in being employed again.
He is a part of the recession muddled employment sector in this side of town.
Whose next? We will never know….
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
8-2 (in favor of Mr 9)
Ok, most people I know that when it comes to billiards, I never bow down nor when I lose, I always have my reasons...
But tonight, I must admit, if I know how to win, I should also know how to accept defeat!
Like I told Mr 9, he's earned it and worked hard for it... no crappy strokes of hitting just the nine... He's taken over the whole game! Ain't that cool, Mr huh?
Good game mate....good game!
until we break balls again....
But tonight, I must admit, if I know how to win, I should also know how to accept defeat!
Like I told Mr 9, he's earned it and worked hard for it... no crappy strokes of hitting just the nine... He's taken over the whole game! Ain't that cool, Mr huh?
Good game mate....good game!
until we break balls again....
Ruby Tuesday
Phone rings…
G: Hey how’s it dude?
D: Im alright mate…how’s things?
G: You wanna catch up for some coffee?
D: Why not? …What time are you off?
G: Im out by 6...
D: Cool, let’s meet up after work then…say 7-ish?
G: Sure….dinner perhaps?
D: Lovely! I know a place in Dxb mall that’s already open…. Tis called Ruby Tuesday.
G: Great! See you then!
At the mall..
D: Hi mate!
G: Hey…how are you? (giving D a pat in the back- almost a hug)
D: So, hungry?
G: Yeah…lets go!
At Ruby Tuesday…
G: Menu looks good
D: I know!
G: Wanna share pasta?
D: We could..which do you prefer? White sauce or Bolognese?
G: Whichever…as long as we’re sharing that’s fine…
D: How sweet! (Smiles back at G)
G: Let’s order shall we?
D: Yup!
Still at Ruby Tuesday
(Dinner is being served)
G: So, how’s work going?
D: Its ish…can be better…how’s yours?
G: Same shit different day;;;
D: Its always been like that anyway..
G: And its never going to change…
D: Did you see the new shop next door?
G: Yeah I did… I found a nice shirt that fits you..
D: Really? There’s this cool jeans that I checked out as well…will look good on you..
G: Shall we get it later?
D: Sure do!
At the shop next door…
D: So this is the one then? (referring to the shirt)
G: Yeah, looks nice isn’t it?
D: Its lovely! OMG!
G: I know you’ll love it!
D: Wait here’s the jeans I was telling you about…(pointing out the dark tailored denims on the corner)
G: Geez! It’s really nice! I love it! I’’ll take it!
D: Cool, I’m ready to swipe!
G: Me too!
In the mall … trying to decide where to go next…
D: Are swamped or wanna go for coffee?
G: Got an early day tomorrow…so I’m just gonna head home.
D: Ok
G: So, I’ll see you then…
D: Yeah, it was a lovely dinner
G: I know! We should do it again some time…
D: Yup, well my car’s this way…
G: Mine’s upfront…see you!
D: See yah!
At G’s house…
G: Damn! Im tired! …(turning on the TV, sitting on the couch as if like waiting for someone to arrive)
Doors open…
D: Hi mate! Good drive home?
G: Yeah few road blocks but all ok….kinda tired though…
D: Shall we go to bed?
G: Definitely... need some rest...
OMFG!
Wizz!
G: Hey how’s it dude?
D: Im alright mate…how’s things?
G: You wanna catch up for some coffee?
D: Why not? …What time are you off?
G: Im out by 6...
D: Cool, let’s meet up after work then…say 7-ish?
G: Sure….dinner perhaps?
D: Lovely! I know a place in Dxb mall that’s already open…. Tis called Ruby Tuesday.
G: Great! See you then!
At the mall..
D: Hi mate!
G: Hey…how are you? (giving D a pat in the back- almost a hug)
D: So, hungry?
G: Yeah…lets go!
At Ruby Tuesday…
G: Menu looks good
D: I know!
G: Wanna share pasta?
D: We could..which do you prefer? White sauce or Bolognese?
G: Whichever…as long as we’re sharing that’s fine…
D: How sweet! (Smiles back at G)
G: Let’s order shall we?
D: Yup!
Still at Ruby Tuesday
(Dinner is being served)
G: So, how’s work going?
D: Its ish…can be better…how’s yours?
G: Same shit different day;;;
D: Its always been like that anyway..
G: And its never going to change…
D: Did you see the new shop next door?
G: Yeah I did… I found a nice shirt that fits you..
D: Really? There’s this cool jeans that I checked out as well…will look good on you..
G: Shall we get it later?
D: Sure do!
At the shop next door…
D: So this is the one then? (referring to the shirt)
G: Yeah, looks nice isn’t it?
D: Its lovely! OMG!
G: I know you’ll love it!
D: Wait here’s the jeans I was telling you about…(pointing out the dark tailored denims on the corner)
G: Geez! It’s really nice! I love it! I’’ll take it!
D: Cool, I’m ready to swipe!
G: Me too!
In the mall … trying to decide where to go next…
D: Are swamped or wanna go for coffee?
G: Got an early day tomorrow…so I’m just gonna head home.
D: Ok
G: So, I’ll see you then…
D: Yeah, it was a lovely dinner
G: I know! We should do it again some time…
D: Yup, well my car’s this way…
G: Mine’s upfront…see you!
D: See yah!
At G’s house…
G: Damn! Im tired! …(turning on the TV, sitting on the couch as if like waiting for someone to arrive)
Doors open…
D: Hi mate! Good drive home?
G: Yeah few road blocks but all ok….kinda tired though…
D: Shall we go to bed?
G: Definitely... need some rest...
OMFG!
Wizz!
Monday, February 2, 2009
A day out with Mr Pooh and Mr 9...
Last Friday, while my buddies and I hang out at the flat, watching the re runs of Simpsons marathon, we’ve decided to have a change of environment. Actually, we were just meant to go to the supermarket, do some grocery shopping and cook lunch. But since it’s a Friday and all, why not go somewhere we haven’t been to. And so finally, we decided we’re off to the mall…
So took a shower, dressed up casually and got in a cab to go straight to the mall. Ok, please note that we’re not really mallrats …we’re actually haven’t been to Dxb mall ever since it opened in September last year. It was named to be the largest mall in the Middle East. And it also has the biggest aquarium ever built. Just bare with Dxb as it always wants to have the biggest and the tallest written on its name.
Ok just some bits and bobs of what I remember when we’re there…
6:45 PM - Cab ride to Dxb mall
7:00 PM - Arrived at Dxb mall
7:15 PM - Checked out the ice rink with Café Nero beside it (Coffee Ramon!)
7:30 PM - Went to this touch screen information system to find where Starbucks and CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) is
7:35 PM - Info system got a slow interface…so ended up asking the security guard instead.
7:40 PM - Security guard directed us to the 1st Floor Grand Atrium for Starbucks and Lower Ground level near the management office for CPK (like we know where ever that was!)
7:50 PM - Trying to decide where to go first…. Starbucks or CPK?
7:51 PM - Ok Starbucks then!
8:01 PM - Arrived at Starbucks seeing our other buddy. Mr B - taking his 30 min break..(He’s off to the Food Court!)
8:11 PM - Guided us to the aquarium to see the enormous school of fish…can’t believe the sting ray is huge!
8:15 PM - Try to take pictures but way too crowded to have a good view…
8:21 PM - Just decided to go to the Food Court instead to grab a bite
8:30 PM - At the Food Court ordering some gourmet fries and burger
9:00 PM - Eating and having a chat with Mr. Pooh and Mr 9 while Mr Bs ordering some take aways
9:02 PM - Done with the fries and ready to stroll…
9:10 PM - Got a map (just incase we get lost)
9:11 PM - Mr Pooh had to go to the loo
9:20 PM - Waited to Mr Pooh to finish
9:25 PM - Back to strolling
9:30 PM - Walking and checking out some shops (some of them are still closed though)
9:35 PM - Mr 9 to the toilet…
9:45 PM - Mr 9 done…
10:05 PM - Walking towards CPK…decided we’re famished and needed to eat dinner…
10:18 PM - Inside CPK..browsing the menu and ready to order
10:20 PM - Ok, having Thai Chicken Pizza (as what the friendly server suggested) and Pastas like Chicken Fettuccine with white sauce and Spaghetti with Salmon. For drinks, the usual sparkling water, lemon ice tea with kiwi and cocktail sorry-I-forgot-what’s-in-it drink (but no alcohol)
10:35 PM - Mr Pooh had to go to the loo (again)
10:40 PM - Dinner is served
10:42 PM - Chatting with Mr 9 while waiting for Mr Pooh
10:45 PM - Mr Pooh back…
10:46 PM - Chum, Chum. Chum… good food here!
11:15 PM - Done with dinner…got the bill and left CPK
11:16 PM - Ready to stroll again …actually, going back to Starbucks for a cuppa (Mr B, my free cappy!)
11:20 PM - In Starbucks…waiting for cappies and frappy…
11:22 PM - Went outside for a puff (it’s a NO Smoking Mall)
11:30 PM - Back inside and sipping my fave frappy…
11:35 PM - Thinking of going back to the aquarium ..peeps must have gone home by now..
11:40 PM - Back at the fish tank… got a nice view to take pictures…
12:20 PM - Had enough of the bloody fish…
01:10 AM - Ready to go home
01:15 AM - Queing for a cab
01:20 AM - Got in a cab
01:35 AM - Back home…..snooze…snooze…snooze….
All in all the experience was so - so ..there’s not much to see there yet…SEGA Arena is still not open, so will wait for the next visit for that… Ice Rink is a bit crowded, Aquarium is only for the sea enthusiast and kids as well, shops are way too big - somehow good because it’s the shopping festival so everything is on sale. But when they say that its massive, I can definitely agree.
You can check it out yourself…
Friday, January 23, 2009
fridaY
Thank god its fridaY!!!
whew, a day to rest my soul and mind; a day to chill out and have fun.
WE don't work around this time, its a time for us to rest and gather our strength again for another week of non-stop grumbling and nipting out work.
right now, these are the things we do during friday.
12:00 - 10:00 am : snoring, snooring, snoooring
10:01 - 10:25 am : waking up, finding out didn't sleep on the same room
10:25 - 11:00 am : going home, watching sun go up (actually the sun is really up!!!)
11:00 am - 12: nn: cuddle up, tell me not a good time to wake up, somebody stop this biatch from waking me up.
12:00 - 1:00 pm : thinking of what to eat, really dude really thinking.
1:00 - 2:30 pm: breakfast..... bread, rice, nachos, egg....
2:30 - 4:00 pm: sleeping (1), watching tv (2), going to starbucks (3), write the blog (4)
4:01 - 7:00 pm: finished lord of the rings ( part 1 )
7:01 - 10:00 pm: lord of the rings ( part 2)
10:01 - 10:02 pm: had enough...
10:03 - 10:03 pm: enter the bathroom, dilly dallying now
10: 03 - 10:04 pm: made the decision, prepared and ready to roll
10: 04 - 10: 35 pm: bath time
10: 36 pm - 1: 00 am - visit the homies (i say friends). watch the Lord of the rings ( part 3 )
1:00 - 2:00 am - back at home. bed time
this is a typical day in Dxb for me/us. nobody likes it, but nobody complain. Life in itself needs to rest.
Coffee anyone?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Chameleon
If there's one thing you can do after working hard the whole day, what do you think it would be? Here are few suggestions:
1. Treat yourself a bountiful dinner at your fave restaurant.
2. Watch a movie.
3. Play catch up with friends at a coffee shop.
4. Have a warm bubble bath.
5. Go to the gym.
6. Sleep.
Most of us have our own way of dealing with everyday stress. Some go shopping, some have dinner outside, some just hang out at their own flats, some even go straight to bed to sleep.
Here in dxb, there's a lot you can do. Majority of the expats I know go to their fave bars to unwind- have a few beers then go home. Its not a major lifestyle issue for all, but even for a few dirhams to spend on alcohol is worth it to release the stress of your manic work life!
Two years ago, my buddy and I were walking along the Muraqqabat area. Just simply clueless on what to do after a chaotic day in the office. We walked right past a discount store, a mini mall, a prestige hotel, a building and just right at the corner on the far right side, another hotel. It looks not as elegant as the one we passed through but as my friends say now, “its ish”. We went in, asked if there's a bar somewhere and the concierge pointed us to its direction -even told us that there's an acoustic band playing later on. We got in and saw a few people at the bar, had a look through the place and managed to see a spot where we could sit. Its very cozy with its warm lightings, dark yet comfy furnitures,small bar but filled with spirits and wide variety of drinks and mixes, a range of oriental, arabic, meditteranean menus and most of all, friendly servers. Seems we have found a new home here! Hehehe
Its the Chameleon – that what its called. We go here once or twice every week to vent out our angst with work, life, and about whatever comes in between. There might have been a few changes with the place aside from the acoustic band, like dancers and magicians, but we have grown to love the place. It is where we feel at peace. And we've brought our friends over to see and have a feel to it. Up until now, we're still called the “regulars” over there.
Last Saturday though, we went there to have a few glasses of vino. And there presented to us was there their “Theme Nights”. They just came up with this idea but I think it will be a hit.
Sundays – 20% on all spirits
Mondays – 50% on vodkas
Tuesdays – Pinoy night – buy one take one of a pitcher of draft beer.
Wednesdays – Saturdays – Normal rates
So if you want to save a buck or two, go to these theme nights that they have. But remember not to be hammered as you still got work the next day!
Enjoy peeps!
**NOTE: Since dxb is a muslim city, they prohibit the use of alcohol in public areas. So, don't go walking along Jumeirah beach road or even Al Rigga carrying a bottle of vodka, orelse you go straight to the police station. They don't even sell it in supermarkets hence they have liquor shops here that enables an individual to purchase alcohol with the use of a liquor license. You can drink in hotel bars but make sure you get your receipt when you pay - its your proof for getting wasted.
1. Treat yourself a bountiful dinner at your fave restaurant.
2. Watch a movie.
3. Play catch up with friends at a coffee shop.
4. Have a warm bubble bath.
5. Go to the gym.
6. Sleep.
Most of us have our own way of dealing with everyday stress. Some go shopping, some have dinner outside, some just hang out at their own flats, some even go straight to bed to sleep.
Here in dxb, there's a lot you can do. Majority of the expats I know go to their fave bars to unwind- have a few beers then go home. Its not a major lifestyle issue for all, but even for a few dirhams to spend on alcohol is worth it to release the stress of your manic work life!
Two years ago, my buddy and I were walking along the Muraqqabat area. Just simply clueless on what to do after a chaotic day in the office. We walked right past a discount store, a mini mall, a prestige hotel, a building and just right at the corner on the far right side, another hotel. It looks not as elegant as the one we passed through but as my friends say now, “its ish”. We went in, asked if there's a bar somewhere and the concierge pointed us to its direction -even told us that there's an acoustic band playing later on. We got in and saw a few people at the bar, had a look through the place and managed to see a spot where we could sit. Its very cozy with its warm lightings, dark yet comfy furnitures,small bar but filled with spirits and wide variety of drinks and mixes, a range of oriental, arabic, meditteranean menus and most of all, friendly servers. Seems we have found a new home here! Hehehe
Its the Chameleon – that what its called. We go here once or twice every week to vent out our angst with work, life, and about whatever comes in between. There might have been a few changes with the place aside from the acoustic band, like dancers and magicians, but we have grown to love the place. It is where we feel at peace. And we've brought our friends over to see and have a feel to it. Up until now, we're still called the “regulars” over there.
Last Saturday though, we went there to have a few glasses of vino. And there presented to us was there their “Theme Nights”. They just came up with this idea but I think it will be a hit.
Sundays – 20% on all spirits
Mondays – 50% on vodkas
Tuesdays – Pinoy night – buy one take one of a pitcher of draft beer.
Wednesdays – Saturdays – Normal rates
So if you want to save a buck or two, go to these theme nights that they have. But remember not to be hammered as you still got work the next day!
Enjoy peeps!
**NOTE: Since dxb is a muslim city, they prohibit the use of alcohol in public areas. So, don't go walking along Jumeirah beach road or even Al Rigga carrying a bottle of vodka, orelse you go straight to the police station. They don't even sell it in supermarkets hence they have liquor shops here that enables an individual to purchase alcohol with the use of a liquor license. You can drink in hotel bars but make sure you get your receipt when you pay - its your proof for getting wasted.
Monday, January 19, 2009
From 401 to 205
Since I arrived here in dxb, it has always been flat 401 in a building near the bank in al rigga road. I have seen people come and go, met new faces, establish a relationship with the watchman, fixed a few pipes in our kitchen, threw some old stuff and bought new ones. It has been like this for four straight years up until we had to give up the flat that my cousins are sharing with.
Its actually a long story… it started out when we’re bringing in friends to visit every weekend, having drinks and occasional sleepovers and Friday cookouts. It was then the watchman has been observing us for over a year and has reported our actions to the landlord. They have given us a warning as what I was told and since then, we were limited to our actions. But then few months later, we’re back to our old selves again and back to the weekend fun (c’mon, we all work hard, don’t we deserve a bit of fun during the weekend?!)
We thought that it was all ok coz the watchman has been good to us ever since, little did we know that he was stabbing us in the back - smiling at us every now and again when we see him on the ground floor and at the same time, reporting us to the landlord again and again and again…
Christmas came and New Year’s too, we have not heard from our spinster cousin that the contract has not been renewed. All the while we thought that things are fine since if you have not heard from your agent, it means that they will automatically renew your contact and you just need to issue checks for payment. But that has not been the story otherwise. Come 4th Jan, we had a meeting about the flat with my cousins. Its no good news from the landlord, as they don’t allow men and women to be together in one flat unless you’re family. So, spinster needs to kick out the boys in the flat as the agreement with the agent was he will renew the contract if and only women are staying in the flat. And the boys needs to be out by Friday. Our meeting was on a Sunday so it only means that they’ve got only 5 days to look for place to move to- not an easy thing to do here in dxb since rents are very expensive nowadays.
So for 3 straight days, we’ve exhausted ourselves looking for a place to stay, made some calls to friends and colleagues, to check if they know any available room for rent. Luckily, we found a place we liked and it just fits! With built-in closets, bigger space, centralized air condition, bathroom with shower and tub, what more can we ask for? Found it on Tuesday, checked it on Wednesday night, paid advance and moved some stuff on Thursday night. By Friday, we’re out of 401, done and dusted! What a relief! It was not easy moving out specially if you have a lot of stuff to bring but good thing we’ve got friends to help us out. Come Friday, it was our first night in our own “turf” or shall I say, our room but still so messy though with clothes lying around the floor, boxes with various stuff and more stuff. Saturday we’re still sorting out stuff, buying this and that for our use but after our first week, the room has become an immaculate setting with warm lights, tea table, player and a television. We’ve somehow settled in already. Nice and warm family that we’re living with. Now I can say that we have found a new home and with no watchman to worry about…. And its in 205! Its not a notch higher but way better!
So it’s a start of the New Year, with a new life, a new home with new beginnings… here comes the year of the Ox…welcome 2009!
Its actually a long story… it started out when we’re bringing in friends to visit every weekend, having drinks and occasional sleepovers and Friday cookouts. It was then the watchman has been observing us for over a year and has reported our actions to the landlord. They have given us a warning as what I was told and since then, we were limited to our actions. But then few months later, we’re back to our old selves again and back to the weekend fun (c’mon, we all work hard, don’t we deserve a bit of fun during the weekend?!)
We thought that it was all ok coz the watchman has been good to us ever since, little did we know that he was stabbing us in the back - smiling at us every now and again when we see him on the ground floor and at the same time, reporting us to the landlord again and again and again…
Christmas came and New Year’s too, we have not heard from our spinster cousin that the contract has not been renewed. All the while we thought that things are fine since if you have not heard from your agent, it means that they will automatically renew your contact and you just need to issue checks for payment. But that has not been the story otherwise. Come 4th Jan, we had a meeting about the flat with my cousins. Its no good news from the landlord, as they don’t allow men and women to be together in one flat unless you’re family. So, spinster needs to kick out the boys in the flat as the agreement with the agent was he will renew the contract if and only women are staying in the flat. And the boys needs to be out by Friday. Our meeting was on a Sunday so it only means that they’ve got only 5 days to look for place to move to- not an easy thing to do here in dxb since rents are very expensive nowadays.
So for 3 straight days, we’ve exhausted ourselves looking for a place to stay, made some calls to friends and colleagues, to check if they know any available room for rent. Luckily, we found a place we liked and it just fits! With built-in closets, bigger space, centralized air condition, bathroom with shower and tub, what more can we ask for? Found it on Tuesday, checked it on Wednesday night, paid advance and moved some stuff on Thursday night. By Friday, we’re out of 401, done and dusted! What a relief! It was not easy moving out specially if you have a lot of stuff to bring but good thing we’ve got friends to help us out. Come Friday, it was our first night in our own “turf” or shall I say, our room but still so messy though with clothes lying around the floor, boxes with various stuff and more stuff. Saturday we’re still sorting out stuff, buying this and that for our use but after our first week, the room has become an immaculate setting with warm lights, tea table, player and a television. We’ve somehow settled in already. Nice and warm family that we’re living with. Now I can say that we have found a new home and with no watchman to worry about…. And its in 205! Its not a notch higher but way better!
So it’s a start of the New Year, with a new life, a new home with new beginnings… here comes the year of the Ox…welcome 2009!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
“Dubai....the home of Emirates...”
When I'm flying via this known airline, I always hear this tagline. With the soft voice welcoming me to the city. Its a fact that Dxb has become the cosmopolitan city in the Middle East with its multi cultural environment, fast paced man- made developments, and it is also called the Emirate that never sleeps...
Dxb is situated on the Arabian Gulf in the northwest of United Arab Emirates. It covers around 39sq. km. of the entire city. Dxb Creek, a natural inlet from the gulf, divides the city in two. You will find yourself roaming around areas like Deira, Bur Dxb, Sheikh Zayed, Jumeirah etc.
We find many tourists around the months of December to March as it is winter time. With temperature often comes between 10° C and 14° C, it is lovely to walk around the streets and have a picnic in the park with your families. Its a bit tough during the months of July and August when average maximum temperatures reach above 48° C on the coastal plain, like you can fry an egg on the street during these times. During the late summer months, a humid southeastern wind known as the sharq makes the region unpleasant. Rain in the coastal region falls short, sometimes resulting in floods in ordinarily dry wadi beds. It also prone to occasional, violent dust storms, which can severely reduce visibility.
Dxb is unusual, in that it's population consists mainly of expatriates, the majority of whom come from South East Asia. Majority of the expats who resides here are Indians, Pakistans and Filipinos. UAE nationals are in a minority, at just 20% of the total population. There are some 100,000 Western European expatriates in Dubai, many of them British.
I've been here for four years now and I'm still counting... Wasn't sure of staying here long time at the first instance but I've grown to adore Dxb as my second home...but I'll tell you all about it as we go along... a city that never sleeps, Dxb...the home of Emirates....
Dxb is situated on the Arabian Gulf in the northwest of United Arab Emirates. It covers around 39sq. km. of the entire city. Dxb Creek, a natural inlet from the gulf, divides the city in two. You will find yourself roaming around areas like Deira, Bur Dxb, Sheikh Zayed, Jumeirah etc.
We find many tourists around the months of December to March as it is winter time. With temperature often comes between 10° C and 14° C, it is lovely to walk around the streets and have a picnic in the park with your families. Its a bit tough during the months of July and August when average maximum temperatures reach above 48° C on the coastal plain, like you can fry an egg on the street during these times. During the late summer months, a humid southeastern wind known as the sharq makes the region unpleasant. Rain in the coastal region falls short, sometimes resulting in floods in ordinarily dry wadi beds. It also prone to occasional, violent dust storms, which can severely reduce visibility.
Dxb is unusual, in that it's population consists mainly of expatriates, the majority of whom come from South East Asia. Majority of the expats who resides here are Indians, Pakistans and Filipinos. UAE nationals are in a minority, at just 20% of the total population. There are some 100,000 Western European expatriates in Dubai, many of them British.
I've been here for four years now and I'm still counting... Wasn't sure of staying here long time at the first instance but I've grown to adore Dxb as my second home...but I'll tell you all about it as we go along... a city that never sleeps, Dxb...the home of Emirates....
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
welcome to dxb..!!?
We're a group of four human beings brought together to discover the highs and lows, the pros and cons of life as an expat in dxb.
Most of us have been here for quite some time now and as we go along with our everyday lives, we learn that life has something very different to offer...
And while dxb extends its warm welcome to us, we're eager to share our experiences with you...
So, check us out!
Most of us have been here for quite some time now and as we go along with our everyday lives, we learn that life has something very different to offer...
And while dxb extends its warm welcome to us, we're eager to share our experiences with you...
So, check us out!
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